Re: storing sized paper

I size Rives BFK with gelatin and formaldehyde. It will keep for months or
years with no adverse effect. I store it flat, inside a drawer. I doubt
that storing paper in sealed bags would be necessary. Just keep dust off
it.

I have no experience with glyoxal.

Dave in Wyoming

> > I always harden and dry my paper for gum printing outdoors. With the
approach
> > of winter, I am considering sizing and hardening enough paper to get me
> > through until the warmer months return.
> >
> > I am sizing Rives BFK with gelatin and hardening with glyoxal.
> >
> > My questions are:
> >
> > How long can sized and hardened paper be stored?
> > How should it be stored? In sealed bags or open to the air?
> > Is outgassing an issue with glyoxal hardened paper?
Received on Wed Sep 14 19:55:06 2005